Bologna vs Inter Milan Prediction 19.12.2025 | Supercoppa Italiana

Bologna’s encouraging run of three consecutive unbeaten outings across competitions — highlighted by a 2-1 Coppa Italia last-16 victory over Parma, a hard-fought 1-1 Serie A draw against Lazio, and an impressive 2-1 Europa League triumph away to Celta Vigo — came to an abrupt halt last time out, as they narrowly succumbed to a one-goal defeat against Juventus on home soil.

Under the newly expanded Supercoppa Italiana format, Bologna are one of the four invited participants, earning their place by defeating AC Milan 2-1 in last season’s Coppa Italia final. That success marked their third triumph in the competition’s history and their first piece of silverware since the iconic 1974 triumph, adding further prestige to their presence in this elite gathering.

Guided by the astute leadership of Vincenzo Italiano, the Emilia-Romagna outfit have emerged as a fiercely competitive force on all fronts this season. They head into their semi-final showdown with Inter Milan in buoyant form, having suffered just two defeats across their last 17 competitive fixtures — a testament to their growing consistency and tactical maturity.

However, Bologna’s task is far from straightforward. First-choice goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski, defensive lynchpin Nicolo Casale, and seasoned midfield anchor Remo Freuler are all sidelined through injury, absences that could prove significant in a contest of such magnitude and intensity.

Last season, Inter Milan missed the chance to become the first team to lift the Supercoppa Italiana four times consecutively, falling short against city rivals AC Milan in a dramatic five-goal thriller that ended 3-2.

The Nerazzurri secured their invitation to the Riyadh final-four thanks to their runner-up finish in Serie A, narrowly losing the title to Napoli by a single point. Their current mission to reclaim the Italian throne has started with confidence, as they keep all challengers in their rearview mirror, holding a slender one-point advantage over the nearest pursuer.

Aside from a controversial 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in Matchday Six of the Champions League group stage, the Milanese outfit have been in excellent form, claiming four victories in their last five outings and showcasing lethal attacking prowess, netting 11 times across those three most recent wins.

However, head coach Cristian Chivu faces significant defensive challenges, with all three regular starters — Francesco Acerbi, Denzel Dumfries, and Matteo Darmian — sidelined through injury, while Hakan Calhanoglu remains a doubt due to a recent adductor issue.